Searching for jobs is a lot like searching for houses.
First of all, there are a lot of them out there, each with their own distinctive elements that could be very important to you or not important at all, and digging through the options yourself can be time-consuming and exhausting. Just gathering all the important information can be a hassle.
Secondly, you need to be careful to pick the perfect option so you don’t have to endure another difficult search in the near future.
Lastly, despite all the research you put in, your perfect choice may slip through your fingers through little to no fault of your own. Getting into the perfect house or acquiring the perfect job is only ever partly under your control. We’ve all felt the frustration that happens when that perfect thing, be it a home or a job, gets away from us.
Enter the recruiter, who works something like a realtor. This is a professional perfect-job-finder. Someone who makes their living by pairing up job seekers with the companies that need them.
You tell your recruiter about your perfect job and, if you’ve chosen a good recruiter with the resources to do so, they’ll track it down for you, usually more quickly than you could have yourself. You just lounge around in bed, play some video games, maybe binge watch Breaking Bad – whatever it is you do – all while someone else is out there finding you a job.
Choosing the right recruiter can be a bit of a trick but thankfully, it’s a lot easier than finding the perfect job. For example, if you’re in the IT industry and you’re looking for a job in Colorado, well, you’re already in the right place – BWBacon specializes in exactly that. (If that is your situation, get in touch with us – the sooner you do, the sooner you can get back to watching Walter White). If you’re wondering how to go about finding the perfect recruiter, here’s a few tips:
- Choose a specialist. If you’re only interested in jobs in a particular industry, look for recruiters that cater primarily to that industry.
- Ask for recommendations. Chances are good that others in your field found their jobs through recruiters. Reach out to your connections or use social media to get feedback on the recruiters you’re considering.
- Personal touch. What you want is a recruiter that is working for you, not just trying to place you as quickly as possible.
Here you’ll find a more comprehensive list of the qualities in a good recruiter.
